Located in downtown Tucson, this project involves the renovation and re-adaptation of a two-story 1890’s building into mixed-use housing and commercial. Phase one, the façade renovation, is complete while phase two, the loft conversion, awaits additional land assemblage to satisfy parking requirements.

Ultimately, the scheme will create four lofts upstairs with a central stair coming from both street and alley for access. Two additional lofts will be inserted into the lower floor along the alley side with kitchen and living areas located in the former basement area with two commercial spaces off of Congress Street. Additional space in the basement will become storage for both residential and commercial spaces.

Existing materials –brick, wood, and steel- of the 110 year old building are exposed to counterpoint with new steel and glass insertions into the space. The Facade is restored where possible to accent the wonderful brickwork and craftsmanship while adding sublime and modern interventions of glass and clear coated rusted steel.

Currently, the lower floor space is occupied by Rob Paulus Architect and the indigoMODERN sales office, while the upper floor is leased to residential users.

location
Tucson, Arizona

client/owner
Warren Michaels

contractor
Repp Construction Inc.

area
11,200 sf

completion date
2003

awards
2004
Sonoran Institute
Building from the Best of Tucson
Mixed Use Award